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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,579.02, 1,191,905.25 and 262,146.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,579.02, 1,191,905.25 and 262,146.58 is: 393,231.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,579.02 : 1,191,905.25 = 262,146.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,579.02/1,191,905.25 = 262,146.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,579.02x = 1,191,905.25 × 262,146.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,579.02x = 312,453,884,971.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,453,884,971.55/794,579.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,231.98

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